Dayton Axial Fans

4"square AC axial fan, air flow 105 CFM, voltage rating 115 volts, width 4 11/16 inches, speed 2900 RPM, current rating 0.18 amp, bearing sleeve, power rating 18 watts, speech interference level of 48 db, cast aluminum housing, maximum temperature 150 degrees farenheit.

6" square AC axial fan, air flow 238 CFM, voltage rating 115 volts, width 5 7/8 inches, speed 3200 RPM, current rating 0.23 amp, bearing ball, power rating 27 watts, speech interference level of 55 db, cast aluminum housing, maximum temperature 176 degrees farenheit.

10" square AC axial fan, air flow 665 CFM, voltage rating 115 volts, speed 1600 RPM, current rating 0.23 amp, bearing ball, power rating 26 watts, speech interference level of 52 db, cast aluminum housing, maximum temperature 176 degrees farenheit. All models include detachable power cord.


The amount of electrical energy spend on 4" square AC axial fan
= (18/1000)kWh x 24hours
= 0.432kWh

The amount of electrical energy spend on 6" square AC axial fan
=(27/1000) x 24hours
= 0.648kWh

The amount of electrical energy spend on 10" square AC axial fan
=(26/1000) x 24hours
= 0.624kWh

6" square AC axial fan costs the most amount of electrical energy and 4" square AC axial fan costs the less amount of electrical energy.

Sunlight Sun Tube 6 inch Reflector

The Super Spreader spreads heat and light from the reflector proportionally to all areas of the grow room
Spreader heads are made from 97% reflective glass coated aluminum with a prismatic micro-textured surface
Prismatic surface reflects and redirects ligh in a selective 4-way pattern
Large Super Spreader is designed for use with the Large Adjust-A-Wing Reflector

Made with high-temperature borosilicate glass.
95% German aluminum reflector offers excellent reflectivity & diffusion
Accepts all lamp types except BT-56
Advanced reflector design offers a re-strike bend for maximum output & performance
Interior reflector can be easily removed for 360° lighting.
Unique brackets allow for either horizontal or vertical hanging.

CAP 400W NEXTGEN 90v-260v Electronic Ballast

CAP NEXTGEN digital electronic ballast are the smallest, lightest, most user friendly ballast on the market. Operates HPS or Metal Halide bulbs and features 90v-260v input voltage. Features a universal lamp cord socket that will accept Sunlight, Hydrofarm, PL and CAP Xtreme relector lamp cord plugs. Flicker free output, thermostatically controlled built-in cooling fans and the ability to run fixtures up to 65 feet away



Dimensions: 9" x 7" x 2"
Ampheres 400W; 3.5 amps @ 120V, 1.75 amps @ 240V
Operating temperature; 0 to 140F, 0 to 60C
Operates HPS or Metal Halide bulbs
Cold lamp start in less than 2 seconds
Hot lamp restart in less than 2 minutes
Features 90v-260v input voltage and comes witha 120V power cord; optional 240V power cord available for use with 240V input voltage
Features a universal lamp cord socket that will accept Sunlight, Hydrofarm, PL and CAP Xtreme relector lamp cord plugs.
Flicker free output, thermostatically controlled built-in cooling fans and the ability to run fixtures up to 65 feet away.

Digital Light Meter

Photosynthesis & Plant Growth depend on the sun or specially designed lighting systems. But of that light reaching the plant, only specific types of energy (in the lighting spectrum) drive the photosynthesis process. Since light is the most important single factor affecting your plants' life cycles, quality light meters are an essential tool in determining accurately if your crop is receiving the maximum light needed for healthy growth. A light meter allows commercial growers an accurate means of adapting to their plants' needs as the light conditions change during a full growing season..


Measures grow lights or sunlight
Measures up to 5000 footcandles
3 scales for precise readings
Convenient hand-held remote sensor

SolarMax 400 Watt Enhanced Red Spectrum HPS Grow Bulb

High Pressure Sodium grow bulbs produce red/orange spectral energy for flowering and fruiting growth stages. HPS bulbs are also the best light source for secondary or supplementary lighting used in conjunction with natural sunlight.

T15 bulb with nickel plated mogul base
Operates on S51 400W HPS ballast
Universal operating position
Initial Lumens: 55,000
SolarMax HPS lamps have been engineered to constantly deliver 10% more targeted "Red Light" energy to the maturing plant to promote aggressive flowering

EcoPlus Submersible Water Pump

The EcoPlus Submersible pumps are great for hydroponic systems. Key features include a powerful oil free high magnetic rotor for optimal performance and ceramic shaft & bearing for reliability and quiet operation.

Rated 264 GPH
20 watts
Included fittings: 1/2" - 3/4"
Maximum Height: 6.3 feet
Fully submersible
Ceramic shaft for quiet operation
Oil free magnetic driven motor and quiet running

What is hydroponics?

In order to investigate the different energy consumption of electrical appliances in a hydroponics farm, we first must understand what exactly is hydroponics.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, without soil.
A hydroponic farm is commercial in nature and it requires a lot of capital inputs.
It uses high technology equipment and produces high quality products.
It has limited negative impact on the environment as it uses less fertilizers and pesticides and more land and water resources are being conserved.